The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors® (SAMS®) was established during the 1980's by a small group of surveying professionals wishing to advance their craft. More on this and the general philosophy of SAMS® can be found under SAMS®History and Philosophy.

Once each year, we hold our Annual Meeting & Educational Symposium for members across the globe, and discuss such topics as standards, recommended practices, damage avoidance, advanced inspection methods, and legal liabilities.

SAMS®Membership Roster includes over 1000 surveyors in the US and 20 other countries around the world.

The Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors®, its Officers, Directors, members or employees assume no responsibility for actions of its members for any misrepresentation, negligence, or judgmental errors. The acceptance of, and responsibility for satisfactory performance of assignments rests solely with the individual member.